📜 Historical Overview of Ratings for Online Casinos
🕰️ 1990s: The Rise of Online Casinos
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1994: The first online casinos were licensed in Antigua and Barbuda.
Event Description First License Antigua and Barbuda introduces online gambling licenses, paving the way for online casinos. -
1996: The launch of the first online casino review websites.
Event Description First Reviews Review websites begin to emerge, offering players a way to assess the reliability of online casinos.
🌐 2000s: Growth and Regulation
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2001: The introduction of player rating systems.
Event Description Player Ratings Websites begin integrating player feedback, allowing users to rate online casinos. -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).
Event Description UIGEA Introduced Regulation affects the online gambling industry and alters ratings based on compliance.
📊 2010s: Enhancement of Rating Criteria
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2012: The launch of independent casino rating agencies.
Event Description Independent Agencies New rating agencies emerge providing impartial ratings based on legitimate criteria. -
2015: Rise of mobile gaming and its impact on ratings.
Event Description Mobile Ratings Mobile optimization begins to play a crucial role in the ratings of online casinos.
🔍 2020s: Current Trends and Future Directions
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2020: The significant rise in online casino participation due to the pandemic.
Event Description COVID-19 Impact Increased user activity necessitates more thorough and frequent reviews and ratings. -
2023: Enhanced focus on responsible gambling and transparent ratings.
Event Description Responsible Gambling Ratings New rating criteria include responsible gambling measures and user education.
For more information on the evolution of online casino ratings, check out this detailed article.